Sikhutsele Primary School

Sikhutsele Primary School is a public combined school in Phase 2 Barberton, Barberton, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 977 learners and 28 educators, about 34.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Specialisation	Full Service School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	977
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	34.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800029702

Address and location

Street address	4091 Extension 10 Phase Two, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300
Postal address	Po Box 206 Barberton 1300
Suburb / area	Phase 2 Barberton
Town	Barberton
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela Local Municipality
Ward	7

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.